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Broncos | Coach confident in Jarret Stidham Sun Jan 18, 08:18 PM
Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham will be 'ready to go' for the AFC Championship Game, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'But one of Stiddy's strengths is his mental aptitude and his progressions and understanding plays,' Payton said. 'He's very accurate. He's a got a lot to his ball.'
| Footballguys view: Stidham is a seventh-year veteran backup but made just one appearance in the 2025 season, logging four snaps in Denver's Week 8 win over Dallas. He hasn't seen extended action since 2023, when he started the final two games of the season in place of the shelved Russell Wilson. As NFL.com notes, the Broncos boast a top-tier defense, but injured starter Bo Nix is the engine that makes their offense go. Nonetheless, Payton said he knows his team will respond with a Super Bowl berth on the line next week. "Stiddy's ready, and we'll be ready for the next challenge." |
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Free-agent QB Ben DiNucci signed with the practice squad of the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 18.
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Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham is expected to start the AFC Championship Game with QB Sam Ehlinger serving as the backup, following the season-ending ankle injury to QB Bo Nix (ankle).
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Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a fractured bone in his right ankle on Tuesday, Jan. 20, according to head coach Sean Payton.
| Footballguys view: We'll watch the timeline for his recovery, but it's not expected that this would endanger him being ready for training camp. Nix played well enough to earn a chance to make the Super Bowl with one more win, but won't get the opportunity to play for that berth. We should be confident in his ability to rise to the occasion in the postseason going forward. |
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) suffered a broken bone in his ankle during the Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, and he will miss the remainder of the postseason.
Link to storyDenver Broncos C Alex Forsyth (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.
Link to storyDenver Broncos QB Bo Nix completed 26 of his 46 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. He also rushed 12 times for a team-high 29 yards. RB RJ Harvey finished with 20 rushing yards on six carries and caught five passes for 46 yards, and RB Jaleel McLaughlin gained 21 yards on four carries. WR Marvin Mims caught a touchdown while leading the team with both eight receptions and 93 receiving yards. WR Courtland Sutton finished with 53 yards on four receptions, and WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey caught two passes for 33 yards and a score. WR Pat Bryant (concussion) had three receptions for 32 yards before exiting the game, and TE Evan Engram caught one pass for seven yards. OT Frank Crum chipped in a seven-yard touchdown catch. On the defensive side of the ball, LB Alex Singleton led the way with a team-high 14 tackles, including 11 solo stops. S Talanoa Hufanga had 10 tackles, including seven solo stops, and forced a fumble. S P.J. Locke had nine tackles and an interception, and DE Malcolm Roach had five tackles, 1.5 sacks and three quarterback hits.
| Footballguys view: Nix made big throws in the first half and then late in the fourth quarter, but Josh Allen was able to overcome three turnovers in regulation to send the game to overtime. Nix led the team to a game-winning field goal after Allen's fourth turnover in overtime, but broke his ankle on the next to last play of the drive and will not be able to play in the AFC Championship game. Jarrett Stidham will start in the biggest game of his life as the Broncos will look to shock the football world by winning with their unheralded backup quarterback. |
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Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) will not return to the Divisional Round playoff game because of his hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos will be going into the AFC Championship game without their starting quarterback and two of their top four wide receivers. The odds will be long, but stranger things have happened in the NFL postseason. Lil'Jordan Humphrey will be a full-time player next week. |
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the Divisional Round playoff game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyDenver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (concussion) suffered a concussion during the Divisional Round playoff game and has been ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Bryant caught passes on three of the first four plays of the first drive of the game before leaving with his second concussion in a month. |
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims (head) was checked for a possible concussion during the Divisional Round playoff game but was cleared to return.
Link to storyThe Denver Broncos have declared DE Que Robinson, WR Elijah Moore, S Reese Taylor, DE Sai'vion Jones, QB Sam Ehlinger, TE Caleb Lohner and LB Karene Reid inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton is serving as a consultant for the Denver Broncos this postseason, according to multiple sources.
Link to storyDenver Broncos RB RJ Harvey faces the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, and the Bills allowed a league-high 24 rushing touchdowns in the regular season while ranking 28th in rushing yards allowed (136.2) and 30th in yards per carry (5.1).
Link to storyDenver Broncos practice squad WR Elijah Moore and TE Caleb Lohner were elevated to the active roster Friday, Jan. 16, and will be available for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Denver Broncos TE Lucas Krull (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15, but has been ruled out for the Divisional Round playoff game. LB Drew Sanders (ankle) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. DE John Franklin-Myers (hip) and LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring), TE Lucas Krull (foot) and LB Drew Sanders (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. DE John Franklin-Myers (hip) fully participated in practice.
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Denver Broncos TE Lucas Krull (foot) was a limited practice participant on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to storyDenver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring), TE Lucas Krull (foot) and LB Drew Sanders (ankle) were limited practice participants on Tuesday, Jan. 13. DL John Franklin-Myers (hip) was a full participant.
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Denver Broncos LB Drew Sanders (foot) had his 21-day practice window opened Saturday, Jan. 10.
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Free-agent TE Marcedes Lewis (Broncos) was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad Wednesday, Jan. 7.
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Denver Broncos LB Nik Bonitto recorded 46 tackles, including 31 of the solo variety, with 14 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass defensed in 2025. Since 1990, only three Broncos have 13+ sacks in consecutive seasons, as Bonitto joined Simon Fletcher and Trevor Pryce in the exclusive club. Not even Von Miller was able to accomplish the feat.
Link to storyDenver Broncos S Tanner McCalister was signed to the practice squad Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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Denver Broncos LB Karene Reid (hamstring) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Jan. 6.
Link to storyDenver Broncos TE Marcedes Lewis was waived Monday, Jan. 5.
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Denver Broncos practice squad QB Sam Ehlinger was signed to the 53-man roster Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Denver Broncos CB Ja'Quan McMillian finished with six tackles, including four solo stops, and returned an interception for a touchdown in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Link to storyDenver Broncos LB Nik Bonitto finished with two tackles and 1.5 sacks during a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Link to storyDenver Broncos TE Evan Engram caught three of his four targets for 45 yards in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
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Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims caught two passes for 10 yards in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Link to storyDenver Broncos WR Pat Bryant caught four of his five targets for 31 yards in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Link to storyDenver Broncos WR Troy Franklin failed to catch his only target in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Link to storyDenver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton caught one pass for five yards in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
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Denver Broncos RB Tyler Badie caught two passes for two yards and and lost two yards on two carries in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Link to storyDenver Broncos RB RJ Harvey rushed 15 times for 28 yards and caught one pass for five yards in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Link to storyDenver Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin rushed six times for 41 yards and caught one pass for 17 yards in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Link to storyDenver Broncos QB Bo Nix completed 14 of his 23 passes for 141 yards and rushed eight times for 49 yards in a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Link to storyDenver Broncos OT Garett Bolles (ankle) left the Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers briefly, but he was able to return. S P.J. Locke (leg) left the game, and he is questionable to return.
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The Denver Broncos have declared LB Dre Greenlaw, DE John Franklin-Myers, TE Marcedes Lewis, DE Que Robinson, S Reese Taylor and OT Geron Christian inactive for Week 18.
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Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph could begin interviewing for head coaching jobs starting on Wednesday, Jan. 7, if the Broncos clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC, according to Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr.
| Footballguys view: Joseph was the head coach of the Broncos for a couple of seasons, but he didn't have much success (or support from the front office). His defense is one of the best in the league, and he's learned a ton from Sean Payton over the last few years. We're certain that his next chance at head coach is going to go better than his first chance did. Perhaps a team like the Giants would be interested, and Joseph may bring Davis Webb (Broncos QB coach) with him wherever he goes. |
Denver Broncos OG Ben Powers (biceps) is expected to return to the starting lineup for Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers. He had been alternating with OG Alex Palczewski after returning from biceps surgery. He wasn't thrilled with the idea at first, but accepted it. 'At first, I didn't like it, but being out for 10 weeks, it was the smart thing to do,' Powers said Saturday, Jan. 3.
Link to storyDenver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers. LB Karene Reid (hamstring) practiced in full all week and has been ruled out. DL John Franklin-Myers (hip) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable. TE Nate Adkins (knee), WR Pat Bryant (concussion), and G Ben Powers (biceps) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Link to storyDenver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. DE John Franklin-Myers (hip) was a limited during the session, .and TE Nate Adkins (knee), WR Pat Bryant (concussion), OG Ben Powers (biceps) and LB Karene Reid (hamstring) fully participated.
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Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31. TE Nate Adkins (knee), WR Pat Bryant (concussion) and DE John Franklin-Myers (hip) were limited during practice. OG Ben Powers (biceps) and LB Karene Reid (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
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Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Link to storyDenver Broncos TE Lucas Krull (foot) hopes to be cleared to return to the field in one to two weeks, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Cody Schrader (Broncos) was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad Saturday, Dec. 27.
Link to storyDenver Broncos practice squad TE Marcedes Lewis was signed to the 53-man roster Thursday, Dec. 25. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Denver Broncos WR Michael Bandy reverted back to the practice squad Friday, Dec. 26, after being on the active roster for the Week 17 game.
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